Examples of playful in a Sentence
She's an old dog, but she's still very playful.
He had a playful expression on his face.
a playful tone of voice
You're certainly in a playful mood!
She gave him a light playful slap on the knee.
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Marionette costumes often comprise string-like attachments and jointed outfits that enable playful, puppet-like movement.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Ella, now 23, is more playful and more willing to joke about things like getting cut from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
As for Pluto direct, this awakens passion and creativity, encouraging you to embrace love in ways that feel bolder and more playful.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Known for its playful design and offbeat personality, Acme has long been a traveler favorite, thanks in part to quirky touches like its Bunny Slope, a hot-tub cocktail lounge that guests can reserve for private parties.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Ella, now 23, is more playful and more willing to joke about things like getting cut from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
As for Pluto direct, this awakens passion and creativity, encouraging you to embrace love in ways that feel bolder and more playful.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Known for its playful design and offbeat personality, Acme has long been a traveler favorite, thanks in part to quirky touches like its Bunny Slope, a hot-tub cocktail lounge that guests can reserve for private parties.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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